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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
FEELING HIS WAY.
Tho British Lion Breaks the Ice
on Bait. 81
An oner 10 Go Fishing In Canadian Waters
Under the Conditions OF the Treaty Of
Washington.

LONDON, April ~. 1t is officially stated
that Lord Salisbury in dispatch sent TO
Washington March ~ said that the Brit
ish Government, understanding the ac-
ton Of the United States in denounc.
Ing the fishery articles OF the Treaty
Of Washington TO be, In great de.
gree, the result OF disappointment ut
being called upon TO pay el, 10000 under
the Halifax Fisheries Award, offers TO re-
vert 20 the old condition Of affairs without
pecuniary indemnity, which offer, it trusts,
Will commend itself TO the American Gov
ernment rs being based upon that spirit
OF good viii aud generosity which should
animate two great and kindred nations,
whose common origin, language and snsti-
tutions constitute as many bonds Of amity
and concord
OTTAWA, CAM April ~. In the House OF
Commons this evening the Minister OF Ma
itne and Fisheries said that on Friday next
he would submit 10 the House all commnui.
cations passed between the Canadian Gov.
ernment and Great Britain or the United
States In relation TO the fishery question, AS
well rs an outline Of the policy TO be fol.
lowed this season. am informed by d
high official OF the Fishery Department
that proposition was recently. made by
Canada 10 Great Britain TO settle the is
sues involved by reycrting TO the Wash.
ington treaty, no pocuniary indemnity be.
ing asked This, II is claimed, would be
In the Interest OF Canadians
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
His Suspicion, Saves His Lie.

CLEyErASD, o., April ~ "A special from
Kent, Q tells Of diabolical attempt to
Kill Prof Thomas Sanford, Of that place,
with AN Internal machine. A small box
was left the hallway Of his residence.
II was peculiarly constructed,
with knob at one end with
which 10 open small drawer.
Bong suspicious, Prof Sanford shook tho
box and a few grains of gunpowder fell
out Uponcioser examination he discov-
cred several matches soarranged as to bo
ignited when the drawer was opened He
threw the box into the yard, when an ok.
plosion occurred which shattered the win.
dows OF an adjacent house. There isno
known motive for the diabolical decd.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
SOLID SHOT
Fired at Yankee Fishing vessel-Bad
Gunnery and seamanship shown by n
Canadian Cruiser.

e thnaufan CRUISER. "-: .t. -
OTTAWA, oYT., April 4-The Depart
ment of Fisheries have to-day received in
formation from st, John, N. B., from the
commander Of the Canadian cruiser Vigi-
liant, In which he gives his particulars
OF an attempt which he made on the Goth
TO seize the American fishing schooner
Hattie Maud. of Grand Manan. II seems
that the Vigilant was cruising in shore
when information was received that a
fleet Of fishing vessels from Gloucester
were preparing to fish within the three
mile limit, few miles down. Sail was
hastily made, and when after making
about six miles the American vessels were
seen. The Vigilant tackled and ran out to
sea so as TO come in on the outside Of the
trespassing fishermen. The Vigilant
must have been seen as soon as she
had herself sighted the offenders, for
the fishermen at once put up sail
and left, the Hattie Maud being the
last to start, and evidently waiting for the
cruiser, which ran up within fifty yards Of
the Massachusetts boat before she hoisted
sail and prepared TO leave. The Vigiiant
fired blank shot, which had no effect. AS
the Yankee vessel was gaining ground,
q solid shot was fired over her, striking
some fifteen yards beyond. This in
its turn was paid no attention TO-,
and the commander of the Vigilant
then trained his guns upon the fly
ing schooRer, which was nearly
half mile to the 'front.' scudding along be-
fore strong breeze. Several shots were
fired, but without effect, and the COM
mander of the Vigilant, seeing his prey
getting away from him, ordered sail up
and prepared to run the daring fisher
man down. Just about this
time the foretop-mast of the Wig.
liant was carried away, and the chase
had to be abandoned. The Hattie Maud
continued its way toward Eastport. 1t is
reported that a great many fishing YES
sells are about the Bay Of Funday looking
for bait, and in many instances buying it.
Another cruiser will be dispatched at an
early day TO aid the vigiiant in watching
thpm
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
FERGUsoH&CQNLEY. Publishers.
SCIENCE ANp INDUSTRY.


DIR. Carlos Enlay, Of Havana, con-
tends that yellow fever is transmitted
by inoculation, which is largely per-
formed by mosquitoes. - Golden RUE. !.
Spider silk offers little hope Of &
profitable industry. A seasons work
of a collector in India resulted in ten
pounds Of SPIDERS webs at cost Of
about $1,000 in Bombay Springfield
fOJ Times
Vast deposits of brown and camel
Goals have been discovered in 0uachits
County, Arkansas. 1t is easy coal to
mine, and of superior quality for heat
ing and steam-making purposes. IN.
Y. EIdpiiner
-"Sand-papern is now made without
either sand or paper. Glass is pulver,
lied and sifted on muslin, which has
been covered with coating Of glue. II
is better and more durable than the
old-fashioned sand-paper.
The fourth case of the successful
removal of tumor from the brain has
been reported in England, the weight
Of the tumor being A ounces These
cases Of brain surgery, with the exact
location from the symptoms Of the spot
affected, are feats of which science may
well be proud. Boston Budget.
-"Agriculture is, beyond question,
the leading industry of our State, with
more capital invested and more labor
employed than all other interests COM
bined; and it deserves and should re-
ceive most generous consideration.
Prosperity in this industry brings pros
perity to all Others So says the Gov
ernor of Wisconsin in his last annual
message. Montreal Witness.
"A noteworthy invention has re-
Gently been made by an English
woman, Miss Heale, which is now on
exhibition in London. 1t is a method
of diffusing light through water, the
effect being to render it much more
brilliant and at the same time much
softer A light that throws its rays 140
feet can be furnished at a cost Of 2
cents an hour. \
The Age of Steel publishes sum-
mary of the statistics collected by the
American Iron and Steel Association in
the nail trade. These statistics show that
exclusive of railroad spikes and horse
shoe nails our total production of cut
nails and cut spikes in 1886 was $780,
973 kegs of 100 pounds each, against
6,696,815 kegs in 1885, 7,581,379 kegs
In 1884, and I, 1852, 747 kegs in 1883. The
production of 1886 was the largest the
country has ever attained.
"A device for protecting factory OPP
eratives from accidents by being caught
by swiftly-running wheels has been in
vented by Robert F. Fenny, of New
Haven. 1t consists in widening the
shaft between pulleys with strings, spi-
rally and rather loose, and then enclos-
ing the shaft in zinc, or tin or other
metal cylinder. The strings simply
prevent any noise from contact of the
shaft with the metallic cylindrical
jacket. Should woman get caught by
her hair, it would begin to wind up on
the Jacket, which would instantly stop
its motion, leaving the shaft inside to
revolve, but without doing harm to
whoever might be caught
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
PUNeENT PARAGRAPHS.

Great hearts alone understand how.
much glory there is in being good
Michetet
"A young man who has been Tilted
half dozen times is going around
town trying to organize a Love Insur
ance Company.
There is man in Wellington SO
short that when he is ill he doesn't
know whether he has the headache or
corns.- Winfeld Tribune.
Nowadays only well-to-do ladies
can afford to have maids to help them
dress, but in the olden times every
housewife had dresser. Boston Budg-
et.
You deceive yourself, my son. You
think you should like to know what peo-
pie think of you, but you don't want to
know any thing of the kind. In your
heart of heart, you know you DON'T
Bardette.
Procedure Amendment -"To in
sert "A member rising in his place may
move. How can he rise without
movingp OF course he can move with
out rising. But they'll never get on at
his pace.--Punch,
The Thoughts of Our Bad Boy
at hurt me worse than you, my lad,
To punish you for being bad"
The bowling son,
When dad has done,
Thinks, golly, don't wish II had"
-Ieras Sittings.
-Jones-.'I don't like Robinson. "
Brown-"W Why notp' Jones-'.H He said
l was no better than should be. :"
Brown-"Well, are you?n Jones-"Of
course I-well, that is-say, Brown, is
anybodyP'
"Papa,n said Chicago young
woman, lat the concert heard some
body refer to the tout ensemble. What
kind of ain instrument is that, papa?'
Papa (notquite sure Of himselD Think
it must be French fortrombone.- NJ Y.
Interior
How it happened. -Prisoner-"It's
me family throubles, your honor. that
are the cause of my getting dhrunk, :"
Justice. What do you mean?' Pris-
oner-"Sure l used to take back tho
washing that the ould woman did, and
its her shameful carelessness in thrust
ing the money to me that led me into
temptation. ~ Tid-Bits.
Our little niece, four years old, was
visiting her grandmother. Amongother
things given her to play with was a
large, old-fashioned cent. Maud took
this up and viewed it meditatively for
some time. Then she suddenly ex-
claimed: "Grandma, I've been thinking
If they used to have such big cents as
this, their dollars must have been whop-
persI"--sa sabyAeod.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
A SUDDEN FLOOD.
The City of Montreal Changed Into
Lake.
An Ice-Jam Causes the River to Rise -Four
Feet In Ms Many Minutes-Great Damage
and Suncring.

MONTREAL, CAN, April o. Montreal and
the Valley Of the st Lawrence in the i'm
mediate vicinity is again inundated An
ice gorge, caused by an immense field OF
lake ice, which, crashing into the basin
above Victoria Bridge, caused movement
in front Of the city, soon became jammed
at the heed Of 81. Helen's Island, causing
the water TO rise four feet in as many
minutes, flooding Point ST. Charles Grif-
fntown, Commissioner, st. Paul, McGiIl
and al other lQwly-lying localities. The
Grand Trunk shops and yards are also un-
der water. The Albion Hotel and the
Western House have two feet Of water in
their dining-rooms. st. AIMS Market has
four feet of water and Chaboillez Square
has the appearance of an inland lake. The
Nuns Island is under water and three hun
dred head of cattle reported drowned. The
nuns themselves had TO flee for their lives
In their nightdresses. In the poorer
quarters Of the city the suffering is great,
as the poor people have no means OF
obtaining provisions. Relief committees
are now being formed On the south side
Of the river La Prairie, st. Lambert and
Longueville are under water. Az the lat.
ter place those living on the river bank
were awakened by the ice crashing into
the houses, carrying away the roofs and
walls. Some Of the people had miraculous
escapes. The fine residence of Richard
Swardon, which cost thousands TO
build, is a complete wreck. At st.
Hlliare two store-houses have been
demolished From the back river the
same disastrous intelligence is received,
barns and bridges having been carried
away, and an immense loss Of live stock
sustained. The loss 20 the business com
munIty here is heavy, but not as
high as Lastly year. as many were prepared
for the emergency The blasting expert
mentshave proved complete failure and
have had no efiSct on the ice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28

SLAIN IN HIS MOTHERS LAP.
Another AtrocIous Chapter in the Bald
Knobber Deyiltry.

OZARK, Mo, April 2i.-The Bald Knob
be,s' situation is becoming more serious
each day, and the prisoners are showing
considerable uneasiness. Yesterday
Charley Graves, prominent member of
the midnight raiders, entered the confes-
sioual, and after a long story Of the raids
he had attended, giving the names OF the
men who mad accompanied him, he fixed
the murder OF Geo. Edens on John Mat
thews On the first assault on Eden's house
George was shot down but not killed. Az
ter ransacking the house the masked men
retired, and Georges mother was holding
Georges head while he lay on the floor A
man appeared at the door and took dellb-
crate aim at tho wounded man and put a
bullet through his head, killing him.
Graves says he met John Matthews com
ing from the house, and heard him say that
he was mad because he had been wounded
in the back Of the head and had returned
TO the house just as the party were leav-
ing and finished tho work begun on Geo.
Edens Parsons, simons and VIII Newton
want TO make confessions 10 save them
selves, but the prosecution refuse 10 ac-
ccpt them as they say they now haye
enough testimony.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Apennsylyauia enoch Arden.

READING, Pa, April 2l,--About se,en.
teen years ago Benjamin Zimmerman, a
wcll.to-do farmer Of Hereford Township,
this county, mysteriously disappeared.
Every effort to obtain some clew as to his
whereabouts was without success. His
wife and three daughters managed the
farm and prospered. The wife,
under tho belief that her husband
had died in the far West, welded
again. Lastcvenng stranger appeared,
and he finally introduced himself as the
long missing Benjamin Zimmerman. He
had been resident Of BuffolO, n. Y,
for some years, and claims TO be the owner
Of three valuable properties in that city,
1t is understood that his wife will cast on
her second husband and return to her first
love.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
STARTLING SUICIDE.



ASNAroLls, Mn, April o.-Lieutenant
John w Dancnhower, the Arctic explorer,
shot and killed himself at tho naval acad.
cmy this morning. lie had mental trouble
after he came back from the Arctic region.
He was found lying on his rug in front OF
his fire place with tag tied 10 his button.
hole saSiug "Sendto my brothcrat wash
ington. Although he has had mental
troubles since he returned from the Arctic
Regions, what Immediately led 20 tho
suicide is thought 70 have beon the recent
grounding oftho Constellation on its way
TO Norfolk, which he had charge OF. and
for which tits supposed he had a fear of
being court martialed Furthermore, he
WAS very intimate with young Robert W.
Gqtcwood who recently committed suicide
on the Carolina and whom he saw in
death II is supposed that the death sug-
gcstcd the mode 10 him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
DIVIDING THE PROFITS.
A Chicago Firm Gives Its Employees Over
Thirteen Thousand Dollars.

Thirteen Thousand Dollars.
CHICAGO, April pa year ago the firm
OF Norton Bros of this city, decided to
adopt the proft-sharing system with its
employees. The firm promised to divide a
certain portion Of its profits for the year
among the employees who had worked for
the firm for at least six months during the
year, and who had not left their work
without the consent of the firm, or who
had not been discharged for cause The
firm guaranteed the sum 10 be divided to
be no less than $4,000, and expected the
men TO refrain from striking or in any way
interfering with their business, The men
readily consented to this arrangement,
and yesterday the firm divided $l32T5
among the 80 employees. each employe re-
ceiying a sum in proportion to the amount
earned during the year. Each employe
received nearly 7sl per cent on his earn
ings, The earnings Of the men ran from
$500 to 81 800 in the year, aud each there
fore received from SIS 80 to 81 10 Tho
system resulted in general satisfaction all
around
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Murph, rmbe,,Ied sloo. 600.

4 HoBokrS, ~ j., April %, An expert &C.
countant is ut work overhauling tho books
of Water Registrar Michael II. Murphy,
who mystcriously disappeared q week ago.
II was rumored to-day thata deficit OF
over SsoOOO had hccn discovered II is
now believed that Murphy's defalcation
will reach over 100000. A rumor that
Murphy had returned was started this af-
tcrnoon, but could not be verified.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Leayi,t Sues for libel.

CRicAoo, April 20. Herman Levy, gem
orally called Harry Lcayitt, who turned
nformer In The Haddock murder trial at
Sioux City, began a S20OO suit for libel in
the superior court here today against
Frank llatton, Clinton A. Snowden, James
J West and John Flynn, publishers Of tho
Chicago Mail, on account of an article
Tuesday commenting on the Arensdorf
verdict and describing Levy as a dis
reputable person, black leg, confidence
man, loafcr and thief Lcavitt claims
that he is a reputable theatrical manager
Rt Ehicngn p.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
cauuhi ON a REVOLVING Shalt.

GREEScAsTLE, IND, April A,-The opera
tives at Bayne saw-mill witnessed a sick
ening sight yesterday afternoon when the
little eight-year-old daughter of Johr
Sharkey went to the mill to gather W
kindlings. She was STOPPING under the
belt TO the revolving shaft, when the wind
blew her hair and shawl in the belt, en-
tangling them so as to tear the entire scalp
loose and wrcnching the cords of the neck
drcadfully
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Nail Rate Reduced.

PlrTsBuReH, Pa, April "a. The reduc-
tion of the card rate of nails is occasion
ing comment in the city. The rate has
been reduced from s. 20 to e %. This vir-
tually puts the selling price at = Is in car
lots, and an additional 2 per cent. off for
cash, BY this change in the card rate the
wages of the nailers will be reduced about
nor cent .---.-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Mower Saw Such nalI Before

RorIING FORK, Miss, April 2t-At 2:i5
this afternoon II hail-storm passed over
this section, the like Of which has never
been witnessed here before. When tho
hail first began to fall the people thought
houses. II hailed steadily for thirteen
minutes and hail-stones fell that were
larger than hens eggs. Holes were knock
cd in the roofs of houses and trees were
partially stripped of their foliage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Baptist FOREIGN Missions.

CuIctGo, April 2l-Tho Western Divi-
sion Of the Womcn's Baptist Foreign Mis-
sionary Society convened here to-day. The
report Of the secretary showed that tho
society had paid $e3 i93 10 support foreign
missions, while S3692 had paid the home
expenses There have been received as
contributions from twcnty-seven States
81, SO, and there is balance on hand of
S4,4's The report of the corresponding
secretary recommended a system of
weekly contributions in churches.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Lost BY sbIuwreck.

OTTAWA CAN, April 2lA special from
Victoria, B C., gives nn account of ter
riblc shipwrcck, accompanied by the loss
Of ihirty-threo lives, which took place of
the eoast Of Oregon, about thirty miles
north Of 'ape Flattery during the early
part Of this month. The information was
brought in by four Kyuginot Indians, who
arrived at Victoria this morning, having
occupied ten days in making the overland
journey from the scene Of the wreck. The
vessel is believed to he the schooner Ac-
tive, in the general coast trade, long over
due
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Marries and Ihsn Suicides

PHILADELPHIA, April ~ Samuel d. Con.
nor married yesterday and killed himself
to day He was wealthy gentleman, an
owner of considerable mining property in
the West, principally in Colorado. He
was the stepson Of General William Lilly,
a distinguished Pennsylvanian. His rela.
tives are unable 10 account for his actions.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
presiden, piaz peIiohted.

CRY or MEXICO, April 22,-The Constitu-
tional Amendment passed the House of
Deputies last night by an overwhelming
majority. The proposition allows one re-
election of President, that is, two success
sive terms. The amendment now goes to
the Senate, where it will probably be
passed without debate. Ratification by
the State Legislatures is said to be as
sured. BY Americans here this action is
interpreted as meaning the reelection Of
Daz and consequent advancement of Mex
lean railroad stocks and Government Sc
curities
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
capiure Of Two counterlel.ers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April 24.-Jas. Ais
bury and VIM, Yates, counterfeiters, were
brought to this city yesterday, having
been arrested at Missouri City, twenty
miles from here. Counterfeit coin has
been manufactured extensively there and
disposed Of in this and other cities and
towns in Western Missouri. Five of the
gang were captured after sharp fight,
but the leader and two others escaped,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Bomb.Ibrowinu in milwaukee,

MILWAUKEE, WIS, April o., "A sensation
was caused on Wisconsin street. near the
bridge, this afternoon, by the violent cx-
plosion of bomb which is supposed to
have been thrown from street-car.
Fragments of the bomb, which was cased
with copper, were blown in all directions.
The police have secured some of the pieces
of the missile, and are now working up
the case,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Socialism in Politics.

CHtctGo, April % 1t is reported that
of the United States-the Socialistic Labor
party, the International Workingmen's
Association and the Working Peoples AS
sociation-are about to coalesce and form
one body, with general Executive Board,
and as unite will take part in all politi
cal fights.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Lonu and Short Haul.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission has made an
order suspending the long and short-haul
section for seventy-fve days, subject tc
revocation, and with a proviso that inter.
mediate ates shall not be raised above
those in force April 90 This applies to the
Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, Atchi
son, Topeka and Santa Fe and st. Louis
and San Francisco lines.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
A Ral slotY.

LANCASTER, Pa, April OIL Ambrose Sin
gleton and his brother keep store at Me-
chanic's Grove, and the building is infested
with rats. They have heretofore been
looked upon only as disagreeablo pests,
but now u war Of determination is being
waged because ono of the rodents attacked
and nearly killed two-months-old child.
II forced its head into the child's mouth,
thus preventing its crying, and ate away
the flesh from the roof of the mouth and
the lower jaw. The physicians have some
hope Of saving the chid's life.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Silver Discovery in Texas.

San ANTONIO, Ten, April 22.-Colonel N
o. Green, prominent lawyer of this city,
who has just returned from Bandera, the
county-seat of Bandera County, reports
the discovery of a vein of silver ore near
that place which is two feet wide and
grows wider as it goes down. The dis
covery has produced considerable excite
mani
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28

There recently died in Alexandria,
Va. an old man who had long carried
on, in small way, the iewelry busi-
ness. A commission appointed to ex-
anime into his affairs found in his
dilapidated house where he had lived
with his wife an old iron safe, aud in 1t
We're $4,000 in money and over three
hundred watches. The widow was en-
tirely surprised, and so were the neigh
bors, who always thought the old
couple to be very poor CAicago Her
aid,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-04-28
Suddenly Cured Of PARALYSIS.

ERIE, Pa, April 24-The miraculous re.
covery at the Soldiers Home of Issac
Bailey, Of Lancaster, Pa, from complete
paralysis this morning has greatly pex.
picked medical circles. Bailey had been
entirely paralyzed by a gun-shot wound
for several years and had to be fed like a
child This morning he got upand walked
about the premises all day without
crutches or assistance.